
Positive response from former Apple CEO Tim Cook and others, willingness to cooperate with suicide prevention function, etc.
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In response to the current situation where consultations about generation AI are increasing among young people, the Japanese government has requested that Apple take appropriate measures.
``We received a letter from former Apple CEO Tim Cook.'' On October 2nd, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi disclosed through X the exchanges he had with Apple regarding child safety measures and suicide prevention efforts.
Mr. Takaichi cited the current situation where consultations about generation AI are increasing among young people and serious cases overseas, and revealed that he has directly requested Apple to take appropriate measures such as suicide prevention functions for devices.
The request has reportedly received positive responses from Apple's former CEO Tim Cook and new CEO John Ternas. Both men expressed their intention to promote a system that directs distressed users to local support centers, and to share goals and collaborate with the Japanese government.
The Japanese government plans to continue to focus on creating an Internet environment that children can use safely while deepening cooperative relationships with global companies.

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